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kalium


Meanings
  • Noun

    Kalium is the Latin name for Potassium.


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Valium , Valiums
Etymology
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Kalium is derived from the Latin word 'Kalium' which means 'ashes' or 'potash'. Potassium was first isolated from ashes in the late 18th century.


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  1. Potassium is the third most abundant element in the Earth's crust.

  2. Potassium was discovered by Sir Humphry Davy in 1807.

  3. Potassium is an alkali metal and is highly reactive, easily forming compounds with water and other elements.


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  1. Sodium: Kalium and Sodium are both alkali metals and are essential nutrients for living organisms. They have many similar properties but differ in their reactivity and functions in the body.

  2. Potassium Chloride: A common salt used in the food industry and as a dietary supplement. It is also used as a component in fertilizers and in the production of glass and other industrial applications.


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Kalium, as Potassium, is an essential mineral for all living organisms. It is crucial for the proper functioning of cells, especially in plants where it plays a significant role in the photosynthesis process.

How to Memorize "kalium"

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    - Visualize a potato, which is rich in Potassium, and remember the name Kalium as the Latin name for Potassium.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

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